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Vampire Red: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1460. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #98172A finish matte type color family Brown

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Kimera Kolors
Toulidine Red
Expansion Set 1
ΔE 3.6 · close match
Pro Acryl
Transparent Red 047
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Vallejo
Sanctuary Red 74.020
Nocturna Models
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Scale75
Baal Crimson SFG04
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 4.6 · close match
Citadel
Tuskgor Fur
Layer
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Emperor Red
Wave 3
ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Bordeaux Red AK11094
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Resplendent Red · WP3103P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Approximate
Toulidine Red
Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1
Approximate
Baal Crimson · SFG04
Scale75 · Fantasy & Games
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Vampire Red, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Raging Rose WP3120P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Laser Magenta AK11066
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Vampire Red pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Snow Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Waaagh! Flesh
Citadel · Base
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Kimera Kolors equivalent of Vampire Red?
The closest Kimera Kolors match for Army Painter Vampire Red is Toulidine Red (Expansion Set 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.6 (close match).
What color is Vampire Red?
Vampire Red is a standard brown miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1460. Its screen color is approximately #98172A with a matte finish.

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